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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated July 16, 1976. The headline reads "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art." The article, written by James I. Kaplan, reports that Harvard is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six paintings stolen from President Bok's residence. The theft is believed to be the work of professional art thieves.

Key points from the article include:

1. Investigation Details: Cambridge Police Detective Sgt. James Roscoe is leading the investigation and believes the reward will motivate someone involved in the crime to come forward.
2. Motive: The hope is that someone uninvolved in the crime but using the paintings or providing clues for insurance purposes will come forward.
3. Artwork Value: The paintings are valued between $70,000 and $100,000 and include works by Boudin, Berckheyde, Twachtman, and Gifford.
4. Previous Reward: Harvard previously offered a $25,000 reward for information on stolen silverware in 1973, which was unsuccessful.
5. Confidentiality: The informant's identity will be kept confidential, and the reward is specifically for evidence, not a ransom.

The article also mentions that university officials are uncertain if the reward money comes from Bok's or Harvard's funds but believe it is from the University. The FBI is also involved in the investigation.

Harvard Crimson July 16, 1976

Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art

By JAMES J. KAPLAN

Harvard is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six oil paintings reportedly worth $380,000 stolen last week from President Bok's residence.

Cambridge Police Detective Sgt. James Regan, who is temporarily heading the city side of the investigation into the thefts, said yesterday that the reward was being offered, in part as an inducement for professional art thieves who may have known about the planning of the crime to provide evidence.

In crimes like the Bok painting theft—which are apparently professional jobs—this is a prime motive behind offering a reward, Regan said.

He added that the hope of someone uninvolved in the crime seeing the paintings and providing clues for investigators was another reason for offering the reward.

According to Regan, this second hope was not likely to bear fruit immediately, since it is assumed that the art thieves have spirited the paintings to an unknown hideaway.

University officials said they did not know if the reward money was Bok's or Harvard's, but most said they thought the money was from the University. A police source said the idea of putting up a reward originated at Harvard.

A spokesman for Harvard said information should be directed to either Regan or Detective Sgt. Richard Smith, who is the Harvard University police liaison in the investigation. The FBI is also involved in the case.

The spokesman emphasized that information would be kept confidential.

Five of the six paintings, with a reported value of $370,000 belong to the University; the sixth is owned by Bok himself. The paintings include two by Boudin, a 19th century French impressionist, one each by Berckheyde, a 17th century Dutch painter, and Degas, a 19th century French painter, and a scene by the 19th century American painter Homer. Bok's painting is by a 20th century artist known under the pseudonym Arcambo.

Smaller-sized black and white reproductions of the paintings were published in this Tuesday's Crimson.

Harvard has offered a reward once before in a case similar to this one—that of several million dollars of rare coins stolen from the Fogg Museum in December, 1973. None of the $2,500 offered then for evidence leading to the recovery of the coins has been claimed.

Dean of the College John B. Fox, Jr., emphasized yesterday that the $5,000 was purely as a reward for evidence received, and not as a fund for a possible ransom.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated July 16, 1976. The headline reads, "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art," written by James I. Kaplan.

The article discusses Harvard's decision to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six oil paintings valued at approximately $380,000. These paintings were reportedly stolen from President Bok's residence.

Key points from the article include:

1. Reward Purpose: The reward is meant to incentivize professional art thieves to provide clues about the planning of the theft.
2. Investigation: The investigation is led by Cambridge Police Detective Sgt. James Rosen.
3. Specific Paintings: The stolen paintings include works by Boudin, a 19th-century French Impressionist, and others, one of which is by Berkhout, a 19th-century Dutch painter. Another is a reproduction by an unknown artist known under the pseudonym Arcambo.
4. Ownership: Five of the paintings belong to Harvard, and one is owned by President Bok.
5. Background Context: Harvard has offered rewards before, such as for the recovery of stolen items from the Fogg Museum, but none of the previous rewards yielded results.
6. Clarification on Reward Usage: The Harvard official emphasized that the $5,000 is strictly for evidence received, not for a ransom.

The article also notes that the stolen items were smaller-sized black and white reproductions of the paintings.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated July 16, 1976. The article, titled "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art," reports that Harvard University is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six oil paintings stolen from President Bok's residence. The paintings are valued at approximately $380,000 collectively.

The article mentions that the reward is part of an incentive for professional art thieves, who may know details about the planning of the crime, and also hopes to attract someone uninvolved in the theft who might have seen the painting and can provide clues to investigators.

According to the article, the FBI is involved in the investigation. The paintings include works by renowned artists such as Boudin, Berckheide, and an unidentified artist known as Arcambo. The clipping also notes that the reward money is from Harvard's own funds, not the University.

The article emphasizes that the information should be directed to either the Cambridge Police Department or Detective Richard Smith, and that the reward is meant to be a reward for evidence received, not for a possible ransom. It also mentions that the University has previously offered a reward in a similar case involving stolen rare coins from the Fogg Museum.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 16, 1976. The headline reads "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art," and it is authored by James I. Kaplan.

The article discusses Harvard University offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six oil paintings, reportedly worth $380,000, stolen from President Bok's residence. The paintings were taken last week. The reward is being offered to encourage professional art thieves who might have been involved in the planning of the crime to come forward.

The article mentions that the hope is for someone uninvolved in the crime to see the painting and provide clues for investigators. It notes that the paintings are by notable artists including Boudin, Berchmans, a 19th-century French impressionist, and others. One painting is by a 20th-century artist known under the pseudonym Arcambo.

The clipping also states that Harvard has offered a reward once before, for stolen coins, but no one came forward. The reward is not intended to fund a possible ransom, but rather to encourage the return of the paintings through evidence.

The article includes information on how to report any information about the paintings, directing inquiries to Cambridge Police Detective Richard Smith. It is emphasized that the information should be kept confidential.

Additionally, smaller black and white reproductions of the stolen paintings were published in the Crimson.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 16, 1976. The headline reads "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art," with the article authored by James I. Kaplan.

Summary of the Article:

Harvard University announced a $5000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six valuable oil paintings, stolen the previous week from the residence of former President Derek Bok.

• Details of the Offer:

  • The reward is aimed at encouraging professional art thieves to provide evidence that could help in the recovery of the stolen artworks.
  • Cambridge Police Detective Sgt. James Rosen noted that the reward is an inducement for those who might have knowledge about the theft.

• Stolen Paintings:

  • The stolen artworks include:
    • A painting by Boudin valued at $100,000.
    • A 19th-century work by Berekheyde.
    • A 17th-century Dutch painting.
    • Works by Twachtman and Gifford, both American artists from the 19th century.
    • A 20th-century painting by an artist known under the pseudonym Arcabano.

• Investigation:

  • Harvard officials stated that they were unaware if the reward money came from Bok or the University itself.
  • The FBI and Harvard police are involved in the investigation.
  • The spokesperson emphasized that the information would be kept confidential.
  • The reward is for evidence received and not for a potential ransom.

• Previous Incident:

  • Harvard had previously offered a reward for a similar case involving the theft of rare coins from the Fogg Museum in December 1975, which resulted in the return of some items.

Daniel Steiner, Harvard's general counsel, reiterated that the $5000 was purely for evidence and not for a ransom.

This image shows a newspaper clipping from the "Harvard Crimson" dated July 16, 1976. The article is headlined "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art" and is written by James I. Kaplan. The article discusses Harvard offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six oil paintings reportedly worth $380,000 stolen the previous week from President Bok’s residence. The piece features the details of the investigation, the suspected professional nature of the theft, and the specific artworks that were stolen, which includes pieces by Bol, a 19th-century French impressionist, and a 17th-century Dutch painter named Ter Borch. The article also references a spokesperson for Harvard emphasizing that the University was after evidence for the stolen art and the general counsel to the University underscoring that the $5,000 reward was not a ransom. The text is displayed on a background with a beige tint, possibly due to the aging of the paper.

The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of paper labeled "Harvard Crimson July 16, 1976." The clipping contains an article titled "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art," written by James I. Kaplan. The article discusses Harvard offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six oil paintings worth approximately $380,000 that were stolen from President Bok's residence.

The article states that Cambridge Police Detective Sgt. James Rosco is leading the investigation and believes professional art thieves may be involved. The hope of uninvolved witnesses providing evidence is motivating the reward.

University officials are unclear if the reward money is coming from Bok or Harvard but assume the funds come from the University. Investigators' spokespersons include Detective Sgt. Richard Smith and the FBI, which is also involved in the case.

The stolen paintings are said to be of significant value, including works by Boudin, Berckheyde, Twachtman, Gifford, and a 20th-century artist known as Arcambo, with detailed information about some of the artists mentioned.

Harvard previously offered a similar reward for stolen rare coins from the Fogg Museum in 1973, with no evidence recovered.

Daniel Steiner, general counsel to the University, emphasized the $5,000 reward is strictly for evidence leading to recovery, not a ransom fund.

Small black and white reproductions of the stolen paintings were published in that day's issue of the Harvard Crimson newspaper.

The image is a scanned copy of a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 16, 1976. The headline reads "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art." The article discusses the recovery of six stolen oil paintings worth $380,000 from President Bok's residence. The Harvard University Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the paintings. The article mentions that the paintings are valued at $370,000 and belong to the University. The paintings include works by artists such as Boudin, Bouguereau, and Twachtman. The article also mentions that the reward is intended to encourage professional art thieves to provide evidence rather than bear fruit immediately. The article also mentions that the FBI is involved in the investigation.

The image depicts a scanned page from the Harvard Crimson, dated July 16, 1976. The page features a news article titled "Harvard Offers $5000 Reward For Stolen Art" by James I. Kaplan. The article discusses Harvard University's offer of a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of six oil paintings, reportedly worth $380,000, stolen from President Bok’s residence.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Reward Details:

   • Harvard is offering a $5,000 reward for information that helps recover six stolen oil paintings.
   • The paintings are valued at approximately $380,000.

2. Investigation Context:

   • The theft occurred the previous week.
   • Cambridge Police Detective Sgt. James Rosco, who is temporarily heading the investigation, confirmed the reward.
   • The reward is intended to incentivize professional art thieves who may have knowledge of the crime or can provide evidence.

3. Motivation Behind the Reward:

   • Offering a reward is seen as a primary motive for individuals involved in the theft to come forward.
   • The hope is that someone uninvolved in the crime might see the paintings and provide clues to investigators in exchange for the reward.

4. Source of the Reward:

   • University officials stated they did not know if the reward money came from Bok or Harvard.
   • However, they believed the idea of putting up a reward originated from Harvard.
   • A police source indicated that the reward was suggested by Harvard.

5. FBI Involvement:

   • The FBI is also involved in the investigation.

6. Confidentiality:

   • Any information provided would be kept confidential.
   • The value of the six paintings is reported to be $370,000, belonging to the University.

7. Description of the Stolen Paintings:

   • The six paintings include works by notable artists:
     • Bok Boughin: A 19th-century French Impressionist.
     • Berkos: A 17th-century Dutch painter.
     • Twachtman and Gifford: American painters.
   • The sixth painting is by Bok himself, under the pseudonym Arcambo.
   • Smaller black and white reproductions of the paintings were published in the Crimson on Tuesday before the reward was announced.

8. Historical Context:

   • Harvard had previously offered a reward of several million dollars for the return of rare coins stolen from the Fogg Museum in 1973.
   • However, no evidence was ever given in return for the $25,000 reward offered in that case.

9. Legal Perspective:

   • Daniel Steiner, general counsel to the University, emphasized that the $5,000 was purely a reward for evidence received, not a ransom payment.

Layout and Design:

• The article is presented in a classic newspaper format with a clear headline, byline, and body text.
• The page includes the publication name (Harvard Crimson) and the date (July 16, 1976) at the top.
• The text is typed in a serif font, typical of newspaper printing from that era.
• The article is divided into two columns, with the left column containing the main headline and introductory text, and the right column providing additional details and context.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical news article detailing a significant art theft and Harvard’s response, highlighting the university’s efforts to recover stolen artwork through a financial incentive. The article provides insight into the investigation, the value of the stolen items, and the broader context of similar incidents involving rare art and collectibles.